Photo: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hoquiam is healthier than 56%
Hoquiam trails Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hoquiam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hoquiam
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hoquiam
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Hoquiam runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hoquiam
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Hoquiam’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Hoquiam adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Hoquiam is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hoquiam is healthier than 24%. Against the 5,724 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Washington figure falls outside Hoquiam’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Hoquiam’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hoquiam is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #272 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hoquiam’s median household income is $49,795; among the 5,724 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hoquiam is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 24% nationally.
Out of every 100 Hoquiam adults…
Hoquiam runs above WA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hoquiam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hoquiam
No hospital or community health center in Hoquiam itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hoquiam; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Hoquiam adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hoquiam runs above Washington.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Hoquiam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Hoquiam and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hoquiam adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hoquiam
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hoquiam is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Hoquiam’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hoquiam | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.5–26.1 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18–22.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%32.9–43.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.9–41.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.2–41.1 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.8–33.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.1–18.6 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.8–18.6 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.3–28.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%35.5–45.2 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.4%65.5–72.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.2–59 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.6–83.6 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.7–76.3 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%58.9–67.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%64.5–77.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%25.2–32.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%25.2–31.8 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%12.5–15.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.9–13.8 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%16.3–19.9 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%33–41 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.9–19 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%16–20 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hoquiam
Is Hoquiam a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hoquiam is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #272 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hoquiam?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 43.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hoquiam?
Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Hoquiam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hoquiam have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.9%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hoquiam more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hoquiam.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.